Photos: Elsewhere Fest kicks off its first day with art, music in downtown Wichita
The inaugural event continues Saturday with conference panels, visual art, and 30 live bands and DJs
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A graffiti-covered music festival lands in downtown Wichita this weekend
With funding from Chase Koch, the first annual Elsewhere Fest & Conference seeks to transform St. Francis and Emporia Streets — and the local music economy.
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